Oppenau

Oppenau
Coat of arms
Oppenau
Location of Oppenau within Ortenaukreis district
Coordinates: 48°28′25″N 08°09′34″E / 48.47361°N 8.15944°E / 48.47361; 8.15944Coordinates: 48°28′25″N 08°09′34″E / 48.47361°N 8.15944°E / 48.47361; 8.15944
Country	Germany
State	Baden-Württemberg
Admin. region	Freiburg
District	Ortenaukreis
Government
• Mayor	Thomas Grieser (CDU)
Area
• Total	73.04 km2 (28.20 sq mi)
Elevation	277 m (909 ft)
Population (2015-12-31)
• Total	4,681
• Density	64/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zone	CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes	77724–77728
Dialling codes	07804
Vehicle registration	OG
Website	www.oppenau.de

Oppenau is a town located in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It has a population of 5,200 inhabitants.

Oppenau is situated in the Rench valley in the Black Forest. The nearest major cities are Offenburg and Freudenstadt.

Oppenau was founded in the 12th century. All Saints' Abbey ("Allerheiligenkloster"), founded in 1192, gained power in 1316, Subsequently Oppenau belonged to the bishops of Strasbourg. After the Reichsdeputationshauptschluss in 1803, Oppenau became part of Baden.

Oppenau's main attractions are the ruins of the monastery, which was destroyed by fire in 1804, and the cataracts close to them.